Globalive Capital

Founded in 1998, Globalive Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on technology and infrastructure sectors globally, with offices in Toronto, New York, and San Francisco.

Florence Au

Managing Director

Mila Glisic

Managing Director and Manager, Financial Analysis

Anthony Lacavera

Founder and Chairman

David Roff

Partner

Brice Scheschuk

Managing Partner

Past deals in Canada

3D BioFibR

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2020, 3D BioFibR Inc. specializes in manufacturing biomaterials, focusing on producing high-value biofibers such as spider silk, collagen, and chitosan. The company serves global markets including biomedical engineering, green textiles, defense, and aerospace engineering. Its products include 3D tissue cultures and collagen tendons for biomedical research.

WellnessLiving Systems

Venture Round in 2022
WellnessLiving Systems Inc. is a company that specializes in creating business management software tailored for the health and wellness services sector, including spas, salons, fitness centers, and yoga studios. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada, the company offers an all-in-one mobile application that facilitates real-time appointment and class scheduling, point-of-sale transactions, email marketing, customer review management, and rewards programs. WellnessLiving aims to streamline operations and enhance customer engagement for businesses in the wellness industry.

Curv Health

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, Curv Health is a virtual clinic that empowers healthcare providers to establish and manage their own practices. It offers a platform connecting patients with registered professionals, including physiotherapists, dietitians, psychotherapists, and counselors, focusing on mental health and performance coaching.

3D BioFibR

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2020, 3D BioFibR Inc. specializes in manufacturing biomaterials, focusing on producing high-value biofibers such as spider silk, collagen, and chitosan. The company serves global markets including biomedical engineering, green textiles, defense, and aerospace engineering. Its products include 3D tissue cultures and collagen tendons for biomedical research.

Plantiga

Venture Round in 2021
Plantiga Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in biometric sensing technology for footwear. Founded in 2006, it focuses on human movement intelligence, offering deep insights into health through the analysis of movement patterns. The company's platform aims to optimize health, prevent injuries, and monitor recovery by detecting changes in functional movement that are often imperceptible to the naked eye. Plantiga's innovative foot-strike analytics technology combines the rigor of human performance analysis with the immediacy of wearable devices, allowing users to evaluate athletic performance, health, and productivity effectively.

Yourika Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Yourika Labs is a Canadian company based in Waterloo, established in 2016, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based platforms focused on enhancing online learning experiences. By leveraging extensive AI research from the University of Waterloo, the company has created its proprietary platform, ORBITS, which aims to improve remote learning for high school, university, and college students. The platform offers real-time personalized content for STEM subjects, identifying specific learning gaps and providing machine-powered tutoring that mimics human interaction. Additionally, it delivers valuable learning analytics to instructors, facilitating better engagement between students and teachers while optimizing time management in the educational process.

Curv Health

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Curv Health is a virtual clinic that empowers healthcare providers to establish and manage their own practices. It offers a platform connecting patients with registered professionals, including physiotherapists, dietitians, psychotherapists, and counselors, focusing on mental health and performance coaching.

Acorn Biolabs

Seed Round in 2019
Acorn Biolabs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. It specializes in providing a take-home service for the cryopreservation of human cells, focusing on young cell preservation to facilitate future regenerative medical treatments. The company employs a non-invasive, follicle-based cell collection method, allowing individuals to collect and preserve their healthy young cells for potential use in gene therapies, stem cell therapeutics, tissue engineering, and organ regeneration. Acorn Biolabs offers its services directly to consumers, with options for at-home and in-clinic cell collection. The company also has established partnerships with a network of clinics and pharmacies across Canada to enhance accessibility to its innovative services.

Tread

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in Toronto, Canada in 2016, Tread develops a platform for managing construction equipment services. Its software uses data analytics to optimize equipment usage, facilitating interactions among contractors, brokers, and operators as if they were part of the same fleet.

Careteam Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Careteam Technologies develops a digital health platform that facilitates collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare providers. The platform offers a virtual care plan, dynamic event lists, and secure messaging, enabling coordinated care across different settings.

EnergyX Solutions

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, EnergyX Solutions specializes in energy management software. Its platform, MyEnergyXpert, enables utilities and retailers to engage customers in energy efficiency programs through automated personalized conversations and AI-based recommendations. The company aims to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by digitizing energy efficiency solutions.

TouchBistro

Series D in 2018
TouchBistro, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry, including restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, TouchBistro provides various POS systems, such as Restaurant POS, Food Truck POS, and Bar POS, which streamline order management and payment processing. Its innovative system allows servers to take orders directly at the table, reducing the need for multiple trips to a terminal and minimizing errors. Additionally, TouchBistro offers features like TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud-based reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. The company's products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.

Statflo

Series A in 2018
Statflo Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a one-to-one business text messaging platform designed for customer-facing teams. Founded in 2012, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company leverages data and analytics to assist wireless dealers in enhancing their customer engagement. Statflo's platform connects with vertical point-of-sale systems, predicts customer behavior, and facilitates targeted follow-ups, ultimately leading to increased sales and improved customer loyalty. The company also provides tools such as real-time dashboard reporting, monthly commission data, NPS surveys via SMS, and secure cloud data storage, empowering retailers to convert idle staff time into productive customer interactions. By utilizing Statflo's services, businesses have reported notable improvements in sales, in-store appointments, and customer lifetime value within a short timeframe.

SkyWatch

Seed Round in 2018
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Thriver

Series A in 2018
Thriver is a Toronto-based platform that enhances workplace culture by curating food experiences, tracking related spending, and gathering employee feedback. Founded in 2015, it enables companies to create engaging programs around wellness, education, and team-building.

Tread

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Founded in Toronto, Canada in 2016, Tread develops a platform for managing construction equipment services. Its software uses data analytics to optimize equipment usage, facilitating interactions among contractors, brokers, and operators as if they were part of the same fleet.

Timeplay

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2011, Timeplay Inc. is a technology media company that designs and develops interactive multi-player mobile applications for cinemas, arenas, stadiums, and other venues worldwide. Its platform delivers engaging social experiences through mobile devices, enabling advertisers and partners to interact directly with audiences.

Chisel.ai

Seed Round in 2017
Chisel AI specializes in providing artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the insurance industry, both in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, the company utilizes natural language processing and named entity recognition to analyze various digital document formats, including Word, PDF, and Excel. Its software effectively processes both structured and unstructured text, allowing for the extraction of critical data from previously unreadable documents. Chisel AI's offerings include automation of key tasks such as data extraction, errors and omissions checks, submission prioritization, claims triage, and quote comparison. By enabling insurers, reinsurers, and brokers to harness previously inaccessible information, Chisel AI enhances operational efficiency and decision-making within the insurance sector.

RYSE

Convertible Note in 2017
RYSE, formerly known as AXIS Labs, Inc., specializes in the automation of window shades through its innovative product, Gear. This device allows users to motorize and automate their existing window shades quickly and efficiently. Gear has been recognized as the 2017 Motorized Product of the Year by the Consumer Technology Association, highlighting its impact in the industry. The accompanying mobile application, compatible with both iOS and Android platforms, enables users to control and schedule their shades conveniently from their smartphones. Headquartered in Toronto, with additional offices in New York City and Shenzhen, RYSE aims to revolutionize the window shade market by integrating smart technology into everyday products.

Thriver

Seed Round in 2017
Thriver is a Toronto-based platform that enhances workplace culture by curating food experiences, tracking related spending, and gathering employee feedback. Founded in 2015, it enables companies to create engaging programs around wellness, education, and team-building.

Tokyo Smoke

Series A in 2017
Tokyo Smoke is a modern lifestyle brand that merges coffee, clothing, and cannabis, aiming to create immersive experiences for consumers. Positioned as a cultural movement, it caters to the Creative Class by emphasizing beauty, design, and quality across its offerings. The brand operates coffee bars that serve as experience centers, fostering community engagement while promoting its luxury men's clothing line available at select retailers. Additionally, Tokyo Smoke is set to introduce its cannabis products, designed to provide an aspirational lifestyle that elevates the perception of cannabis culture. With a focus on creativity and originality, Tokyo Smoke seeks to influence how individuals incorporate these elements into their daily lives, establishing a distinctive presence in the evolving lifestyle market.

Flexiti

Series A in 2016
Flexiti Financial Inc. is a Canadian fintech company that specializes in providing sales financing solutions to businesses and consumers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, with an additional office in Rosario, Argentina, Flexiti offers point-of-sale financing options that feature lower interest rates, longer payment terms, and revolving credit. Utilizing a mobile application and patented ID scanning technology, the company streamlines the financing process for customers, allowing for quick approvals and flexible payment options. Its services are designed to support partners in various sectors, including retail, health, and home improvement, enabling them to enhance sales and growth while helping consumers access the products and services they desire more affordably and conveniently.

Zoocasa

Seed Round in 2016
Zoocasa, Inc. operates an online platform, Zoocasa.com, designed to facilitate the search for residential properties in Canada. Founded in 2008 and based in Toronto, the company provides users with comprehensive listings and mapping technology, enabling personalized searches for homes based on various criteria such as location, price range, and property type. The platform aggregates data from multiple sources, including direct feeds from real estate agents and brokers, to enhance the user experience. By combining real estate information with community, demographic, and lifestyle insights, Zoocasa empowers Canadians to make informed decisions in the buying and selling process. As a tech-driven brokerage, it aims to streamline the real estate transaction experience and improve overall customer satisfaction. Zoocasa, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc.

Kepler Communications

Seed Round in 2016
Kepler Communications designs, develops, and operates satellite networks for global connectivity. It specializes in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, PolarConnect for extreme environments, Global Data Service for large data transfers, and everywhereIOT for IoT devices. Serving industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics.

Telehop

Acquisition in 2008
Telehop is a Canadian telecommunications provider catering to both residential and business customers. Initially focused on dial-around services such as 10-10-100 and 10-10-620, the company has expanded its offerings in response to market demand. Telehop now provides a comprehensive range of services, including Digital Home Phone, High-Speed Cable Internet, and various business solutions, reflecting its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its growing consumer base.

Yak Communications

Acquisition in 2006
Yak Communications, Inc. is a telecommunications service provider based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Miami, Florida, and Brossard, Canada. Established in 1998, the company offers a range of services across multiple segments, including Yak Canada, Yak for Business, Contour, Yak America, and WorldCity VoIP. The Yak Canada segment features services such as 10-10-Yak, yakLongDistance, yakCell, yakCallingCard, and LooneyCall, catering to diverse long-distance communication needs. Yak for Business focuses on providing voice and data solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada. The Contour segment specializes in managed telecommunications services, assisting clients from technology planning to ongoing support. Yak America delivers long-distance voice products to residential customers in the United States, while the WorldCity VoIP segment offers VoIP services, including yakToAnyone and yakUnlimited, for residential customers in North America and beyond. Overall, Yak Communications aims to meet the communication needs of both residential users and small businesses through its comprehensive range of telecommunication services.
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